Japanese authorities trace Monero, arrest 18 in $670K laundering case
The group of scammers has been under investigation by Japan’s newly formed cybercrime unit since August. Go to Source
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The group of scammers has been under investigation by Japan’s newly formed cybercrime unit since August. Go to Source
Revolut has been under fire as fraud complaints piled up in 2024, but the company has insisted it saved hundreds of millions in “potential fraudulent transfers.” Go to Source
The scammers spent their gains on a lavish lifestyle of luxury cars, apartments, jewelry, and nightlife. Go to Source
The scammers breached countless X accounts to shill the memecoin, but they didn’t even make enough to buy a Toyota Corolla. Go to Source
Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s family-backed cryptocurrency platform has been targeted by scammers, leading to over 70,000 users being misled with fake crypto giveaways. Scammers have posted fraudulent ads on the platform’s official Telegram channel, diverting users to a fake group promising $15,000 in cryptocurrency. Trump’s Crypto Platform Targeted by Scammers With Fake Giveaways Donald … Read more
The lifespan of scams is getting shorter as cybercriminals change tactics and target individuals on social media. Go to Source
Following the hack of the Polygon Discord server, Avalanche’s official X account (@avax) alerted the public that their Discord channel had also been breached. “SECURITY ALERT,” Avalanche announced. “The official Avalanche Discord has been compromised. Please do not interact with any accounts or click any links until further notice.” Just like the Polygon Discord breach … Read more
The Clay County Prosecutor’s Office, located in Liberty, Missouri, is intensifying efforts to combat the rise in cryptocurrency-related scams. Recognizing the growing threat posed by scams related to cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ethereum, the office is organizing a specialized training program for local law enforcement agencies. This initiative aims to equip detectives and officers with … Read more
The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office in the U.S. state of Georgia has issued a warning about a cryptocurrency scam. Scammers are posing as representatives of financial institutions, informing individuals that their accounts have been compromised. They then instruct victims to withdraw funds from their accounts and deposit them into bitcoin ATMs. The sheriff’s office emphasizes … Read more
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned cryptocurrency users about scammers impersonating crypto exchange employees to steal funds through unsolicited messages or calls. These fraudsters create urgency, claiming issues with accounts to trick victims into providing login details, clicking links, or sharing identification information. FBI Alerts Public to Cryptocurrency Exchange Scams The Federal Bureau … Read more